A 4-year-old boy has been found dead in an effluent pond on a farm on the West Coast of the South Island. Reuben Nolan was reported missing from a farm in Harihari, Westland, shortly before 1.30pm today. Police officers, local volunteers, family and friends, launched a search operation shortly after. In a statement, Police said Reuben was found deceased in an effluent pond at 4pm today. "Police extend their condolences to Reuben's family for their tragic loss," the statement read.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 15, 2018 08:37 UTC